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Episode 9: Navigating the Landscape of Grief
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience
Episode 8: Shooting Your Shot: A Scientific Guide to Impostor Syndrome, Rejection, and Getting Over Yourself
Feeling like a fraud despite your achievements? Can't handle rejection without spiraling? In this episode of 'Shooting Your Shot,' Misti cuts through the bullshit around impostor syndrome with actual science, not feel-good fluff. Learn why your brain's being an asshole, how stoicism can help you handle rejection without the emotional hangover, and evidence-based strategies to… Continue reading Episode 8: Shooting Your Shot: A Scientific Guide to Impostor Syndrome, Rejection, and Getting Over Yourself
Episode 7: Failure as Recalibration
Failure isn't just some unfortunate detour. It's a critical recalibration tool.
Episode 6: Anxiety – When Your Brain Becomes Your Frenemy
A Survivor's Guide to Emotional Regulation The Science Behind Anxiety: Why Your Brain is Being Extra This week I'm diving into the chaotic garden of your nervous system—where anxiety grows like weeds despite your best efforts. I'll break down why your brain keeps sounding false alarms and how to speak its primitive language. Science meets… Continue reading Episode 6: Anxiety – When Your Brain Becomes Your Frenemy
Episode 5: The Stoic Discipline Engine: No-BS Philosophy for Getting Sh*t Done
In the latest Botanical Rebellion podcast episode, we'll explore how Stoicism offers practical tools for developing discipline without the mystical nonsense.
Episode 4: Sober-Curious: The Ultimate Rebellion Against Liquid Mediocrity
It's about reclaiming your neural pathways, your sleep quality, your genuine emotions, and your real connections with others.
NYC Weekend: Maximum Adventure, Minimum Luggage
The Art of Budget Wanderlusting When flight deals whisper sweet nothings into your travel-hungry ears, you listen. A round trip to NYC for barely $100? Yes, please! Hotel points burning a hole in my digital pocket? Let's cash those in! And just like that, a whirlwind NYC weekend adventure was born. We've elevated budget travel… Continue reading NYC Weekend: Maximum Adventure, Minimum Luggage
Table Rock Lake and Springfield, Missouri – July 4th Getaway
The Midwest Beckons There's something deeply satisfying about flying direct from Sanford, FL to Springfield/Branson. Our Friday morning arrival gives you that delicious feeling of stealing extra hours from the universe—a weekend that technically starts before noon feels like cheating the space-time continuum in the best possible way. *From a July 2023 trip Springfield: The… Continue reading Table Rock Lake and Springfield, Missouri – July 4th Getaway
Island Hopping on a Budget: Our Carnival Weekend Cruise to Bimini
There's something magical about finding adventure practically in your backyard. When I “accidentally” discovered an irresistibly priced Carnival cruise from Port Canaveral (literally a rock throw from home) over Veterans Day weekend, I couldn't resist. July 4th weekend had better rates, but our calendar wasn't cooperating, so November it was! If you've followed my travel… Continue reading Island Hopping on a Budget: Our Carnival Weekend Cruise to Bimini